Mets Turn To Washington D.C. To Solve Perez Dilema

The Mets have frequently stated they are exploring every option with Oliver Perez.  On Thursday they proved it.  Jeff Wilpon and Omar Minaya made a trip to Washington D.C. to meet with Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kagan.  Kagan has told reporters on more than one occasion that she is a Mets fan and the Mets are hoping to capitalize on this.

Among the things discussed at their meeting, the Mets lobbied that, if confirmed, Kagan allow the Mets to use a modified version of Arizona's immigration law to deport Perez and free themselves from his contract.

While they were there, Minaya and Wilpon also got to hear some interesting ideas from President Obama himself.  The most noteworthy involved lifting Major League Baseball's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy and making it mandatory for players to tell teams if they are washed up before signing their contract.

Ironically, the loudest voice of opposition is coming from Obama's previous Supreme Court appointee, Justice Sonia Sotomayor.  Sotomayor, a Bronx native and documented Yankees fan, attended a rally outside the White House protesting any bailouts for Wilpon and the Mets.

Despite the opposition Kagan seemed willing to help.  "A player can not be allowed to come here and force a team to throw millions of dollars at him.", Kagan said.  "The team should have a choice."

Minaya then informed her that the Mets did in fact willingly give Perez the 36 million dollar deal under no duress.  Wilpon and Minaya were then immediately escorted off the grounds.

All articles featured on The Apple are fictitious. No Mets were harmed in the writing of this story. Today's story based on an idea by Larry Smith.

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